Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concedes defeat, congratulates former President John Mahama.

Ghana's presidential election was held on December 7, 2024. The election was highly contested, with several candidates vying for the presidency. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, running as the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), was one of the main contenders.

However, according to official results, former President John Dramani Mahama emerged victorious, winning the majority of the votes. Mahama, who was running as the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), promised to address Ghana's economic woes and restore stability to the country.

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia's congratulatory speech to John Dramani Mahama was a gracious acknowledgment of defeat. Bawumia stated,

"The people of Ghana have spoken. The people have voted for change at this time, and we respect it with all humility".

In his speech, Bawumia said, "Let me say that the data from our own internal collation of the election results indicate that former President John Dramani Mahama has won the presidential election decisively".

He also urged his supporters to accept the results and maintain peace.

Bawumia's concession speech was seen as a gesture of goodwill and a demonstration of his commitment to a peaceful transition of power. The speech was well-received by Ghanaians, who praised Bawumia for his sportsmanship and dedication to democracy.

Former President John Dramani Mahama delivered a victory speech, thanking Ghanaians for their support and trust. Mahama promised to work tirelessly to address Ghana's economic challenges and restore stability to the country.

During his speech, Mahama emphasized the need for reforming electoral mechanisms to prevent any future discrepancies and improve transparency within the governance structure

He also vowed to establish new frameworks to oversee government operations and manage procurement effectively, particularly for contracts exceeding $5 million.

Mahama's victory speech was seen as a call to action, urging Ghanaians to come together and work towards a common goal. The speech was well-received by Ghanaians, who praised Mahama for his vision and leadership.

As the president-elect, Mahama will face the challenge of addressing Ghana's economic woes and restoring stability to the country. Mahama has promised to work with all stakeholders, including the opposition, to find solutions to Ghana's economic challenges.

The NPP has also promised to cooperate with the incoming administration, ensuring a smooth transition of power. This cooperation is seen as a positive step towards consolidating Ghana's democracy and promoting national unity.